Advanced Practice Provider
Damaris Kiptoo, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Damaris Kiptoo, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is part of Comprehensive Cancer’s team of advanced practice provider that help coordinate patient treatment in a supportive and caring environment.
Damaris Kiptoo, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is part of Comprehensive Cancer’s team of advanced practice provider that help coordinate patient treatment in a supportive and caring environment.
EDUCATION
Damaris Kiptoo, MSN, APRN, FNP-C graduated from Neosho County Community College, in Kansas with an Associate of Science in nursing before completing the Bachelor of Science in nursing program at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. Damaris attended United States University in San Diego, California, where she earned a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in family nurse practitioner.
EXPERIENCE
Damaris started her professional journey as a licensed practical nurse at Trinity Nursing and Rehab in Shawnee, Kansas. She worked as a registered nurse at Healthcare and Retirement Corporation ManorCare Acute Rehabilitation before moving to Las Vegas and working in North Vista Hospital’s Medical-Surgical Unit. Prior to joining Comprehensive, Damaris served as a registered nurse in the Telemetry and Surgical Unit, Transplant unit, Cardiac Step-down unit, Spine and Orthopedics and was also able to help treat Oncology patients at the University Medical Center, providing pre and post operative care, assessment, and medication administration.
PERSONAL
Damaris was born and raised in Kenya, East Africa. Migrated to the United States in 2004 to further her education and pursue a career in healthcare. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and exploring new places and different cultures. She also enjoys taking up new recipes and spending time with her family because it has shaped her personal values and beliefs.
PATIENT PHILOSOPHY
My beliefs encompass the establishment of trust and building relationships with patients. I am dedicated to creating a healthcare setting that emphasizes on holistic care by taking account of all aspects of personal health including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being while maintaining respect, dignity and compassion.
TREATMENT CENTER
Comprehensive Northwest
BOARD CERTIFIED
Registered Nurse – Nevada State Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Nevada State Board of Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center
Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Oncology Nursing Society
Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology
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